Pershing County's 2026 population is estimated at 6,802, reflecting a 1.99% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pershing County is the 11th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 6,734 and has grown 1.01% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 42.6 years
There are 5,460 adults, (1,125 of whom are seniors) in Pershing County.
Female: 2,391 (36.9%)
Male: 4,096 (63.1%)
The racial composition of Pershing County includes 71.73% White, 6.6% other race, 4.76% Black or African American, 4.58% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,653 | 71.73% |
| Two or more races | 738 | 11.38% |
| Other race | 428 | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 309 | 4.76% |
| Native American | 297 | 4.58% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.06% |
Pershing County 's average per capita income is $46,667. Household income levels show a median of $66,902. The poverty rate stands at 11.82%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,213 | - |
| Families | $97,575 | $98,589 |
| Households | $66,902 | $82,373 |
| Non Families | $31,694 | $44,673 |
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